Variations on a Theme of Aynu Folk Songs

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Variations on a Theme of Aynu Folk Songs

Composer: Fukushima, Hirokazu
Grade: 4.5
Duration: 12:30
Genre: Concert Band
Publisher: Brain Music
Item No: Z-YDOH-E03S
Inventory status: In Stock

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Expressive variations on an Aynu folk song, exploring masculine themes.

Piccolo (doubling Flute 3)
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon 1/2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2 (div.)
Bb Trumpet 3 (doubling Flugelhorn)
F Horn 1/2
F Horn 3/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2 (div.)
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass

Harp (or Piano)

Timpani
[Percussion 1] Snare Drum, Tenor Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Claves, Tom-tom
[Percussion 2] Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine, Tam-tam, Slap Stick
[Percussion 3] Bass Drum, Wood Blocks, Suspended Cymbal, Claves, 4 Temple Blocks, 3 Tom-toms
[Percussion 4] Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Crash Cymbals, Tam-tam, Suspended Cymbal

Commissioned by the Soka Gloria Wind Orchestra and premiered in February 2006 at their 20th regular concert, conducted by Mr. Toshiro Ozawa.

The work is a theme and variations on the Aynu folk song "Iyomante," from a ritual to send off the spirit of a bear. The piece develops through 12 expressive variations.

I was told all members of Soka Gloria are men, so I composed this piece with "masculinity" as a theme. This is the second of my own compositions to incorporate Ainu folk songs. While composing the first piece, "Chupu Kamui," I felt a resonance with the sounds of Eastern Europe. Thus, from the beginning, I proceeded with Kodály's "Peacock Variations" in mind.

I hope to continue to cherish and incorporate Japanese folk songs in my work in the future.

(Hirokazu Fukushima)

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